Photo taken by Phoebe Stewart at Clear Lake, Redbud Ramp on 08/19/07
Front Row: (Scott's dog), Mike Johnson, Don Welch, Javier Martinez, Bob Greneveld, Tony Christie, Bill Lee, Mike Ponce, Jim Woolridge
Back Row: Joe Nicolai, Charlie Grover, Scott Stewart, Jerry Boyd, Mike Barnett, Dale White, Chuck Peak, Darwin Ellison,
Ray Covert, Eric Daniels, Mark Pineda, ??, Mario Jorge, Tim Chapman

Photo taken 02/22/07 at the Delta, Holland Marina
Front Row: Steve Yee, Mike Johnson, Javier Martinez
Back Row: Joe Nicolai, Jerry Boyd, Bill Lee, Mark Pineda, Chuck Peak, Mike Ponce, Dale White,
Bob Nathan, Mario Jorge, Eric Daniels, Darwin Ellison, Mike Barnett, Ray Covert, Rob Ontiveros, Tim Chapman

Welcome to the Gilroy Bassmasters #4583
Bass Anglers Sportsman's Society
a B.A.S.S National Federation
Bassmaster Federation Nation - Roster Management
Gilroy Chapter #4583, BASS Chapter Benefits

California B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation Nation,
FLW Outdoors,
TBF - The Bass Federation, Inc.

We meet every first Thursday of the month (except when tournaments are scheduled the first week of the month... we'll meet the week before).

2008 Tournament Schedule

January 19, 2008 - Berryessa, Capel Cove Ramp
February 16, 2008 - Delta, Holland Ramp
February 24 - GBM 2007 Awards Banquet, Marie Callender's Resturant
March 22 - McClure, Barrett Cove Ramp <<---- *** This is a Lake Change ***
April 19 - Los Banos, Team Tournament
May 3 & 4 - Clear Lake, Redbud Ramp
June 7 & 8 - Sonoma
July 12 & 13 - Clear Lake (PM/AM)
August 9 & 10 - Delta (PM/AM)
September 6 & 7 - Delta, GBM TOC, Holland Ramp
September 20 - Clear Lake Night
October 4 - Delta
October 12 - Northern California Club Classics, Delta
November 15 - New Melones
December 6 - Anderson

* Tournament falls in the months of the DFG 6 hour tournament regulation ( July - September )

All dates are Saturdays except for the two-day events, which are Saturday and Sunday.
The alternate lake for the entire 2006 season will be decided at the meeting prior to the tournament.
Any questions regarding our Year 2006 Bass Tournaments please contact the Tournament Director,
Mike Johnson, email: mikejohnson22@comcast.net, phone: (408) 394-7059

2008 Club Officers

President: Joe Nicolai
Vice President: Jim Woolridge
Secretary / Treasurer: Steve Yee
Webmaster / Newsletter: Steve Yee
Tournament Director: Mike Johnson
Assistant TD: Darwin Ellison
Raffle Director: Tony Christie

Gilroy Groups (via Yahoo Groups)
email: gilroybass@yahoogroups.com

Check out GBM: Club Standings
GBM Monthly Newsletters
Previous GBM Tournament Results
GBM Tournament Rules
GBM Shared Expense Guidelines for Boaters/Non-Boaters
GBM Tournament Communication & Etiquette

Check out the Steve's Fishing Classifieds or NCBF Classified Ads

For more membership information please contact:

Gilroy Bassmasters
c/o Steve Yee
P.O. Box 6109
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-5253
email: scy33613@yahoo.com

Next meeting will be held Thursday, July 31st, at 7:30pm Marie Callender's Resturant, 18599 Sutter Blvd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone: (408) 778-7373.  Take 101 south to Cochrane Road.

Next Tournament is a two day tournament at the Delta on August 9th & 10th, Sugar Barge Marina, Bethel Island, on the water Saturday 2:00 PM, Sunday 5:00AM

Boat Partners:
Boat 1:
Boat 2:
Boat 3:
Boat 4:
Boat 5:
Boat 6:
Boat 7:
Boat 8:
Boat 9:
Boat 10:

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GBM 2007 Tournament of Champions is a Two day tournament on September 6 & 7 on the Delta, Holland Ramp.

Top-6 teams and alternates, It's time to finalize the Top-6 plans. The teams, date, and format are below. Please let Chuck Peak know ASAP if you have any problems with this plan. It can be changed if necessary. The Date is September 6 and 7, 2008. The location is the Delta, Holland Tract. The format is a 2 day, Saturday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Awards and lunch at a Brentwood Restaurant at 2:00 PM.

Team 1: Chuck Peak & Javier Martinez
Team 2: Jim Woolridge & Mario Jorge
Team 3: Mike Barnett & Jerry Boyd
Team 4: Mike Johnson & Don Welch
Team 5: Darwin Ellison & Tony Christie
Team 6: Mike Ponce & Eric Daniel

TOC Alternates: Steve Ericksen, Joe Nicolai, Mark Pineda, Tim Chapman, Bill Lee

Report by Jim Woolridge
The days were very hot from Wednesday to Friday at around 106 degrees.  It gradually cooled down to a reasonable 98 by Sunday.  Water temps for me was 79.8 to 83.5.  It was a little smoky on Friday but cleared up some by Sunday.  There were weeds everywhere and the water was crystal clear because of the weeds filtering the water.

Early Friday morning Ray Covert and I caravaned up there with Bill where we met up with Bob Greneveld in Fremont.  We met Mario, Jeff Post and Tim in Napa at the Chevron station and headed to the lake. Since Bob rode up to keep Bill company he also pre-fished with him for companionship and safety.

Ray and I pre-fished mostly north since we launched at Skylark and it was a long run south (gas).  Fished long Tule points and caught some nice fish.  Mario was there as well.  Him and I had caught some nice fish there in the WON Team event three weeks earlier.  Mario caught a 6+ and and 8.5 on Friday.  Mario, Ray and I went to TNT on the water for a lunch.  Then back to fishing a few more hours before calling it a day.  Since some of us were staying at Skylark and Mallard House that evening  a group of us (Darwin, Ray, Bob G, Joe, Robert and I) went to dinner at Rene's in Lakeport.

On Saturday morning Ray and I prefished a few of my spots in the rattlesnake arm and down south with mixed results.  We caught fish but all in the 1.5 - 2.5 pound class. 

On Saturday afternoon I decided to stay in the northern end fishing the docks, walls around Lakeport and the southwest corner.  There were a lot of weeds there but there were also better fish.  Right away Bob sticks a 2.0 pounder on a senko in the weed edge. I was throwing a frog and did not get anything.  We fished the wooded walls and boat docks and I stick a 2.75, 3.25 and 3.0 back to back to back.  We went into the slough at the southwest corner and I stick a 3.5, all came on 301 5" senko wacky rigged.  We ran to Long Tule point where we see Don and Tim and I stick a 3.25 and have a limit.  We then ran to Pepperwood at the rock pile where I catch some smaller fish but Bob now has 3 fish.  We finish up at another rock pile in Rattlesnake and we weigh in at 8:30 both with limits.  Tim is in the lead with 18+ pounds, (with day 1 big fish of 5.9), I have 16.24 for second and Chuck is 3rd with 15.97.

On Sunday Bob and I start in the same spot around the marina and wooded walls since I figure they should replenish over night.  I was right, on my second cast I stick a 2.75, few minutes later I stick a 2.5 then a few minutes after that I get the 6.30 pounder (it turned out to be big fish on day 2.) I get one more fish a 2.25.  I put Bob up front since I figure I can get another fish in 5.5 hours.  He gets two fish and then it goes slow, we leave for Pepperwood pile again - This time there was nothing there.  We then run to Kona Tayee and we both catch a few fish to 2.0 pounds, I am now culling. 

Bob say "I think I will use the bait that Bill especially made for me", it was a special rigged swamp crawler on 6 pound test.  "The least I can do is say I used it".  All of a sudden I hear Bob say "oh my God, this a good fish".  He is fighting a great fish for a few seconds and it take a leap - it looks to be a giant.  He is fighting it 20 yards behind the boat near the docks so I tell him "don't horse it I will back the boat towards it".  In a split second it makes another leap and it's a 12 pounder at least, our jaws drop.  All of a sudden she makes a run forward and Bob sprints up to the front deck and in a second or two she is 30 yards in front of the boat and into deep water and come unbuttoned.  Bob and I are both stunned, he just can't believe it.  He says "I am going to cry".  I say "Oh no you don't, not on my boat, lets just catch another one".  But I knew he was stunned, heck I could not stop thinking of it either.

We go to weigh in and I had 16.56 for a total of 32.80.  Ron Hunnewell had a 21 pound bag on Sunday and took first place.  I am not sure of the weights but he was first, I was second but got the check since he was not a member yet.  I had some fun with him and encouraged him to join, he did get the options though, good job Ron.  I believe Tim was 3rd, Bob Nathan was 4th. 

Everyone stopped at Big Ds on the way home for lunch, we were met there by Fred Burns, and our friend Kevin Massies and his son Kevin.  Kevin owns the Ford Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Napa.  I think we all had a great time and wonderful weekend.

Sorry for the length,  Jim

Two Day Final Result
(Honary 1st place) - Ron Hunnewell* with 10 bass for 33.09 lbs.
1st place - Jim Woolridge with 10 bass for 32.80 lbs.
2nd place - Tim Chapman with 10 bass for 28.63 lbs.
3rd place -Chuck Peak with 10 bass for 27.81 lbs.
4th place - Bob Nathan with 10 bass for 26.48 lbs.
5th place - Jeff Post with 10 bass for 26.20 lbs.
6th place - Javier Martinez  10 bass for 25.82 lbs.
7th place - Don Welch 10 bass for  25.71 lbs.
8th place - Joe Aries 10 bass for 25.49 lbs.
9th place - Ray Covert 10 bass for 25.44 lbs.
10th place - Joe Nicolai 10 bass for 23.36 lbs.
11th place - Mario Jorge 10 bass for 23.01 lbs.
12th place - Robert Paris 10 bass for 22.70 lbs.
13th place - Scott Stewart 10 bass for 22.16 lbs.
14th place - Mike Ponce 10 bass for 21.96 lbs.
15th place - Jerry Boyd 10 bass for 19.89 lbs.
16th place - Mike Barnett 10 bass for 19.85 lbs.
17th place - Bob Greneveld 10 bass for 18.29 lbs.
18th place - Mark Pineda 10 bass for 17.53 lbs.
19th place - Mike Gustin 10 bass for 16.13 lbs.
20th place - Charlie Grover 10 bass for 13.99 lbs.
21st place - Bill Lee 10 bass for 12.73 lbs.
22nd place - Darwin Ellison 10 bass for 11.76 lbs.
23rd place - Dale White 10 bass for 7.86 lbs.

The largest weight was brought in by Ron Hunnewell at 33.09 lbs. but he was a guest only.

Day 2 Results
1st place -
2nd place -
3rd place -
4th place -

Day 1 Results
1st place -
2nd place -
3rd place -
4th place -

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Mike Ponce & Mike Gustin
Boat 2: Chuck Peak & Bob Nathan
Boat 3: Robert Paris & Joe Nicolai
Boat 4: Javier Martinez & Ron Hunnewell*
Boat 5: (Bob Greneveld)
Boat 6: Mario Jorge & Charlie Grover
Boat 7: Scott Stewart & Mike Barnett
Boat 8: Darwin Ellison & Jeff Post
Boat 9: Jerry Boyd & Ray Covert
Boat 10: Bill Lee & Dale White
Boat 11: Jim Woolridge & (Bob Greneveld)
Boat 12: Mark Pineda & Anthony Pineda
Boat 13: Don Welch & Tim Chapman

Congratulations to Robert Paris for his first Grand Slam!! First place, Day 2 Big Fish Award, and Options. This was Robert's second tournament with the club and he won the two day event on the super secret bait… swamp crawlers. Jim Woolridge with second place and Mike Barnett with third place. Tony Christie had Day 1 Big Fish Award. Way to go guys!

Final Two Day Results
1st place - Robert Paris with 10 bass for 30.76 lbs., Day 2 Big Fish 6.12 lbs.
2nd place - Jim Woolridge with 10 bass for 25.16 lbs.
3rd place - Mike Barnett with 10 bass for 24.01 lbs.
4th place - Mark Pineda with 10 bass for 23.23 lbs.
5th place - Mike Ponce with 10 bass for 22.99 lbs.
6th place - Mario Jorge with 10 bass for 22.73 lbs.
7th place - Joe Arias with 10 bass for 21.75 lbs.
8th place - Jerry Boyd with 10 bass for 21.51 lbs.
9th place - Scott Povio with 10 bass for 20.76 lbs.
10th place - Chuck Peak with 10 bass for 20.20 lbs.
11th place - Don Welch with 10 bass for 20.05 lbs.
12th place - Mike Johnson with 10 bass for 19.17 lbs.
13th place - Tony Christie with 10 bass for 18.66 lbs., Day 1 Big Fish 4.63 lbs.
14th place - Jeff Post with 8 bass for 18.14 lbs.
15th place - Ray Covert with 10 bass for 17.17 lbs.
16th place - Bob Nathan with 9 bass for 15.35 lbs.
17th place - Dale White with 9 bass for 15.01 lbs.
18th place - Mike Gustin with 8 bass for 12.31 lbs.
19th place - Joe Nicolai with 6 bass for 8.23 lbs.

Robert Paris with 1st place and Big Fish

Day 2 Results
1st place - Robert Paris with 5 bass for 20.21 lbs.
2nd place - Mark Pineda with 5 bass for 15.37 lbs.
3nd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 14.55 lbs.
4th place - Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 12.78 lbs.
5th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 12.73 lbs.
6th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 11.21 lbs.
7th place - Mike Johnson with 5 bass for 11.13 lbs.
8th place - Joe Arias with 5 bass for 11.09 lbs.
9th place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 10.52 lbs.
10th place - Scott Povio with 5 bass for 10.40 lbs.
11th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 9.16 lbs.
12th place - Mike Ponce with 5 bass for 9.11 lbs.
13th place - Chuck Peak with 5 bass for 8.86 lbs.
14th place - Tony Christie with 5 bass for 8.11 lbs.
15th place - Jeff Post with 3 bass for 7.98 lbs.
16th place - Dale White with 5 bass for 7.32 lbs.
17th place - Mike Gustin with 4 bass for 5.07 lbs.
18th place - Bob Nathan with 4 bass for 4.87 lbs.
19th place - Joe Nicolai with 1 bass for 1.81 lbs.

Day 2 Big Awarded to Robert Paris for a 6.12 lbs. largemouth bass

Day 1 Results
1st place - Mike Ponce with 5 bass for 13.88 lbs.
2nd place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 12.21 lbs.
3rd place - Chuk Peak with 5 bass for 11.34 lbs.
4th place - Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 11.23 lbs.
5th place - Joe Arias with 5 bass for 10.66 lbs.
6ht place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 10.61 lbs.
Tied for 7th place - Robert Paris & Tony Christie with 5 bass for 10.55 lbs.
8th place - Bob Nathan with 5 bass for 10.48 lbs.
9th place - Scott Povio with 5 bass for 10.36 lbs.
10th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bss for 10.30 lbs.
11th place - Jeff Post with 5 bass for 10.16 lbs.
12th place - Mike Johnson with 5 bass for 8.04 lbs.
13th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 8.01 lbs.
14th place - Mark Pineda with 5 bass for 7.86 lbs.
15th place - Dale White with 4 bass for 7.78 lbs.
16th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 7.32 lbs.
17th place - Mike Gustin with 4 bass for 7.24 lbs.
18th place - Joe Nicolai with 5 bass for 6.42 lbs.

Day 1 Big Fish Awarded to Tony Christie for a 4.63 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Jerry Boyd & Jeff Post
Boat 2: Mike Ponce & Ray Covert
Boat 3: Scott Povio & Dale White
Boat 4: Mario Jorge & Joe Nicolai
Boat 5: Jim Woolridge & Mike Barnett
Boat 6: Don Welch & Walter Baker
Boat 7: Chuck Peak & Bob Nathan
Boat 8: Mike Gustin & Tony Christie
Boat 9: Mike Johnson
Boat 10: Robert Paris & Mike Gustin
Boat 11: Mark Pineda & Joe Arias 

Report by Jim Woolridge
I won it with 31.54#s, was leading after day one with 16.98#s.  Mario finished 2nd with 31+#s.  Joe Arias finished 3rd. with 30+#s and was second on day one with 16.54#s. 

Joe Arias had big fish on day 1 and Mario Jorge had big fish on day 2.

The weather was nice and mostly sunny, especially in the pm.  It was a little windy at times to 20 mph but mostly around 10-15mph.  Water temps were 56.7 in the am and 62.1 by 3:30 on Saturday.  I believe everyone caught fish and had a great time .  The BBQ was great!!!!  lots of people, wonderful participation and plenty of food and drinks.  We even had 14 balloons and a chocolate birthday cake for Jeremy Gustin, thanks to his grandparents and dad-Mike.  Jeremy also caught a couple of real nice fish including his personal best around 4 pounds.  Also nice to see the support of parents, friends and spouses.

New members Robert and Walter stuck a few nice fish as well.  Robert had one fish on Saturday with one bite.  But it was a nice one.  If you have to catch one make it a big one.  Walter had such a good time that him and Mike Ponce stayed and extra day until Monday.

Chuck Peak lost his big motor when he spun a prop and at the same time lost his trolling motor with 100 yards of fishing line caught in it.  Nice to see everyone come to his rescue.  Thanks Bill-Ray, Don-MikeB, Me-Joe.

We also made our usual stop at BIG D's in Napa for the traditional cheesburger and shakes on the way home.  Nice to see you Fred Burns, thanks for showing up to support the club.  I will let Mike J fill in the other details.

Final 2 Day Results
1st place - Jim Woolridge with 10 bass for 31.54 lbs.
2nd place - Mario Jorge with 10 bass for 31.13 lbs., day 2 big fish 5.80 lbs.
3rd place - Joe Arias with 10 bass for 30.45 lbs., day 1 big fish 6.96 lbs.
4th place - Bob Nathan with 10 bass for 29.33 lbs.
5th place - Chuck Peak with 10 bass for 29.30 lbs.
6th place - Dale White with 10 bass for 27.60 lbs.
7th place - Ray Covert with 10 bass for 27.32 lbs.
8th place - Bill Lee with 10 bass for 26.78 lbs.
9th place - Jeff Post with 10 bass for 25.83 lbs.
10th place - Joe Nicolai with 10 bass for 25.28 lbs.
11th place - Mike Barnett with 9 bass for 25.20 lbs.
12th place - Darwin Ellison with 9 bass for 23.71 lbs.
13th place - Jerry Boyd with 10 bass for 23.57 lbs.
14th place - Mike Johnson with 9 bass for 22.97 lbs.
15th place - Mike Ponce with 10 bass for 22.04 lbs.
16th place - Don Welch with 10 bass for 20.18 lbs.
17th place - Anthony Pineda with 10 bass for 19.84 lbs.
18th place - Mike Gustinwith 9 bass for 19.03 lbs.
19th place - Javier Martinez with 7 bass for 16.08 lbs.
20th place - Robert Paris with 6 bass for 15.25 lbs.
21st place - Mark Pineda with 7 bass for 14.76 lbs.
22nd place - Walter Bacon with 6 bass for 11.52 lbs.
23rd place - Scott Stewart with 3 bass for 6.05 lbs.
24th place - Jeremy Gustin* with 2 bass for 5.48 lbs.

Day 2 Results
1st place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 17.52 lbs., big fish 5.80 lbs.
2nd place - Bob Nathan with 5 bass for 17.83 lbs.
3rd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 14.56 lbs.
4th place - Chuck Peak with 5 bass for 14.75 lbs.
5th place - Joe Arias with 5 bass for 14.09 lbs.
6th place - Bill Lee with 5 bass for 13.57 lbs.
7th place - Joe Nicolai with 5 bass for 13.42 lbs.
8th place - Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 13.28 lbs.
9th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 13.27 lbs.
10th place - Mike Johnson with 5 bass for 13.05 lbs.
11th place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 11.86 lbs.
12th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 11.57 lbs.
13th place - Robert Paris with 5 bass for 11.41 lbs.
14th place - Dale White with 5 bass for 11.20 lbs.
15th place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 10.47 lbs.
16th place - Mike Ponce with 5 bass for 10.45 lbs.
17th place - Jeff Post with 5 bass for 10.33 lbs.
18th place - Mike Gustin with 5 bass for 10.27 lbs.
19th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 9.37 lbs.
20th place - Anthony Pineda with 5 bass for 8.53 lbs.
21st place - Mark Pineda with 2 bass for 4.40 lbs.
22nd place - Walter Bacon with 2 bass for 4.98 lbs.
23rd place - Jeremy Gustin*  with 1 bass for 1.26 lbs.
24th place - Scott Stewart

Day 2 Big Fish Awarded to Mario Jorge for a 5.80 lbs. largemouth bass

Day 1 Results
1st place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 16.98 lbs.
2nd place - Dale White with 5 bass 16.40 lbs.
3rd place - Joe Arias with 5 bass for 16.36 lbs., big fish 6.69 lbs.
4th place - Jeff Post with 5 bass for 15.50 lbs.
5th place - Chuck Peak with 5 bass for 14.55 lbs
6th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 14.05 lbs.
7th place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 13.61 lbs.
8th place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 13.24 lbs.
9th place - Bill Lee with 5 bass for 13.21 lbs.
10th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 12.00 lbs.
11th place - Joe Nicolai with 5 bass for 11.86 lbs.
12th place - Mike Barnett with 4 bass for 11.92 lbs.
13th place - Mike Ponce with 5 bass for 11.59 lbs.
14th place - Bob Nathan with 5 bass for 11.50 lbs.
15th place Anthony Pineda with 5 bass for 11.31 lbs.
16th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 10.80 lbs.
17th place - Mark Pineda with 5 bass for 10.36 lbs.
18th place - Mike Johnson with 4 bass for 9.92 lbs.
19th place - Mike Gustin with 4 bass for 8.74 lbs.
20th place - Walter Bacon with 4 bass for 6.54 lbs.
21st place - Scott Stewart with 3 bass for 6.05 lbs.
22nd place - Javier Martinez with 2 bass for 4.22 lbs.
23rd place - Jeremy Gustin* with 1 bass for 4.22 lbs.
24th place - Robert Paris with 1 bass for 3.84 lbs.

Day 1 Big Fish Awarded to Joe Arias for a 6.96 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Don Welch & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Scott Stewart & Bob Nathan
Boat 3: Mike Ponce & Walter Baker
Boat 4: Chuck Peak & Dale White
Boat 5: Jerry Boyd & Jeff Post
Boat 6: Jim Woolridge & Joe Nicolai
Boat 7: Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda
Boat 8: Bill Lee & Ray Covert
Boat 9: Mike Gustin & Jeremy Gustin*
Boat 10: Mike Johnson & Javier Martinez
Boat 11: Eric Daniel & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Darwin Ellison & Robert Paris
Boat 13: Mario Jorge

Fishing Report by Mike Johnson
The big fish haven't moved up yet at the creek. Water temps were 59 to 60 degrees, clear skies and STRONG winds all day. I faced it head on and caught fish on three out of my five first casts. Found fish on a rocky bank with K.V.D's sexy shad cranks. Then found fish buried in the tules around wood and protected pockets. Got those flipping and pitching worms and beavers. Also managed to put one in the boat on a basstrix. Darwin and Jeff got their fish up the creek on speedtraps, off of tule points. Mike Gustin and Mike Barnett caught their limit on swamp crawlers on tules and Mike Ponce caught the big fish of the day 7.37 lbs. pitching his jig to isolated tules.

1st place - Darwin Ellison & Jeff Post with 5 bass for 13.49 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Johnson & Tony Christie with 5 bass for 10.67 lbs.
3rd place - Mike Gustin& Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 10.10 lbs.
4th place - Mike Ponce & Dale White with 3 bass for 10.05 lbs., Big Fish 7.37 lbs.
5th place - Jerry Boyd with 3 bass for 8.54 lbs.
6th place - Eric Daniel& Jimmy Gillin with 5 bass for 7.52 lbs.
7th place - Gene Ahlin & Charlie Hazelip with 5 bass for 7.31 lbs.
8th place - Javier Martinez & Ray Covert with 4 bass for 5.51 lbs.
9th place - Charlie Grover & Joe Arias with 3 bass for 3.29 lbs.
10th place - Mario Jorge with 1 bass for 2.46 lbs.
11th place - Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda with 1 bass for 1.68 lbs.

Big Fish Awarded to Mike Ponce for a 7.37 lbs. largemouth bass

Mike Ponce with Big Fish

Jerry Boyd with 5th place

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Charlie Grover & Joe Arias
Boat 2: Mike Gustin & Mike Barnett
Boat 3: Mark Pineda & Mark Anthony Pineda
Boat 4: Gene Ahlin & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 5: Mike Johnson & Tony Christie
Boat 6: Eric Daniel & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 7: Darwin Ellison & Jeff Post
Boat 8: Mike Ponce & Dale White
Boat 9: Javier Martinez & Ray Covert
Boat 10: Mario Jorge & Bill Lee
Boat 11: Jerry Boyd

Fishing Report by Eric Daniel
McClure had a good bite but not the right size. I was able to find my non-boater Mike Gustin and I some fish, we caught them all day long but only managed 7 keepers between us, and that was better than most boats. Jerry Boyd caught the only limit and Mike Gustin had 4 fish, they took 1st and second. Joe Arias had the big fish it was almost a 5 lb spot. I caught my fish on the shakey head with reaction innovations worm and Mike Gustin used a swamp crawler. I think everyone caught fish but finding the 15 inchers was the tough task. I actually pre-fished Friday from 1-4 and caught three keepers and went to that spot in the morning and we caught all 7 keepers in that area, but it took awhile.

1st place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 7.62 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Gustin with 4 bass for 6.59 lbs.
3rd place - Ray Covert with 4 bass for 6.37 lbs.
4th place - Jeff Post with 3 bass for 5.93 lbs.
5th place - Mario Jorge with 3 bass for 4.61 lbs.
6th place - Joe Arias with 1 bass for 4.46 lbs.
7th place - Eric Daniels with 3 bass for 4.15 lbs.
8th place - Charlie Hazelip with 2 bass for 2.99 lbs.
9th place - Jimmy Gillin with 1 bass for 2.94 lbs.
10th place - Jim Woolridge with 1 bass for 2.47 lbs.
11th place - Don Welch with 1 bass for 1.64 lbs.
12th place - Mark Pineda with 1 bass for 1.56 lbs.
13th place - Mark Anthony Pineda with 1 bass for 1.39 lbs.
14th place - Mike Johnson with 1 bass for 1.14 lbs.
Tied for 15th place - Dale White, Mike Barnett, Bob Nathan, Tony Christie, Javier Martinez,
Darwin Ellison, Scott Povio, Joe Nicolai, Chuck Peak, Charlie Grover.

Big Fish Awarded to Joe Arias for a 4.46 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Jim Woolridge & Joe Arias
Boat 2: Mark Pineda & Ray Covert
Boat 3: Charlie Grover & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 4: Darwin Ellison & Mike Barnett
Boat 5: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 6: Jerry Boyd & Dale White
Boat 7: Javier Martinez & Bob Nathan
Boat 8: Eric Daniel & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 10: Chuck Peak & Jeff Post
Boat 11: Scott Povio & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Mike Johnson & Mark Anthony Pineda

GILROY BASSMASTERS 2007 AWARDS BANQUET at Marie Callendars on, Sunday, February 24th, 2008, 4pm to 6pm

Photo taken at Marie Callender's Resturant on 02/24/08

It was an excellent turnout. Thanks to Joe Nicolai for organizing this event and bringing the table displays. Jim Woolridge did an excellent job as Master of Ceramonies. Bob Nathan photograph the evening. Tony Christie and Jimmy Gillin provided the evening with three fantastic raffles. Denise donated a $150 Quantum Swimbait fishing rod, a Shimano Calyx baitcasting reel, and two $25 gift certificates.

We had 32 people show up for this event. The club presented a plaque to Marie Callender's and Coyote Bait & Tackle for their support during the 2007 year.

Presented Appreciation Award to Marie Callender's Resturant

Paulette & Jim

Steve, Eric, Jimmy, Tony, & Chuck

Bill, Nancy, Shirley, Sherrill

Mike, ?,

Angler of the Year - Chuck Peak 147.48 lbs.  (Jim Woolridge 146.48 lbs.)
Bassmaster of the Year - Darwin Ellison 327 points (Mike Barnett 2nd with 324 points)
Biggest Bass of the Year - Scott Stewart for 10.83 lbs. largemouth bass
Rookie Of the Year - Mike Barnett 324 points & 143 lbs.
Most Improved - Tony Christie 125.25 lbs. in 2007 versus 37.85 lbs. in 2006 (Jim Woolridge 2nd 146.48 lbs. versus 113.64 lbs.)

These fine meals will be available.
Grilled Sirloin Steak, Fresh Lemon Pepper Salmon , Artichoke Mushroom Chicken
and for $2.00 more Grilled Sirloin & Jumbo Shrimp Skewer.

All meals include caesar salad, cornbread and fountain drinks, ice tea or coffee.

And for dessert a hefty slice of Apple, Chocolate Cream or Lemon Meringue pie.

Food & Tip $25.00 a person or $27.00 for the steak & shrimp meal.

To the guys that WON you deserve this meal to celabrate your great year
and I hope I can get a head count A.S.A.P.
So I can lock in date.

The next meeting we'll collect money.
I thought Feb 24th would be fine.

Its good for them and maybe give us time to.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH
GILROY BASSMASTERS
FUN , FOOD, TROPHIES

YOUR PRESIDENT, JOE NICOLAI

Congratulations to Chuck Peak for his 1st place finish and Mike Barnett for the 2nd place finish. Mike and Chuck were using the swamp crawler north of Franks Track. It sounded like they had a good day. They started their first limit with smallmouth bass, then culled them out for largemouth. This was Jeff Post's second tournament with the club and his 1st time in the money. Congratulations guys!!!.

1st place - Chuck Peak with 5 bass for 13.81 lbs., big fish 3.71 lbs.
2nd place - Mike Barnett with 5 bass for 7.87 lbs.
3rd place - Jeff Post with 2 bass for 4.63 lbs.
4th place - Joe Arias with 3 bass for 4.42 lbs.
5th place - Mike Johnson with 2 bass for 4.05 lbs.
6th place - Jerry Boyd with 1 bass for 2.28 lbs.
7th place - Bob Nathan with 1 bass for 1.20 lbs.
Tied for 8th place - Mark Pineda, Tony Christie, Zak Elrite, Jeff Smith*, Charlie Grover, Dale White, Mike Ponce
Ray Covert, Charlie Hazelip, Bill Lee, Don Welch, Mike Gustin, Scott Povio, Joe Nicolai, Javier Martinez,
Eric Daniels, Darwin Ellison, Jimmy Gillin

Big Bass Awarded to Chuck Peak for a 3.71 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Mark Pineda & Tony Christie
Boat 2: Zak Elrite & Jeff Smith*
Boat 3: Charlie Grover & Dale White
Boat 4: Mike Ponce & Ray Covert
Boat 5: Jerry Boyd & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 6: Bill Lee & Bob Nathan
Boat 7: Chuck Peak & Mike Barnett
Boat 8: Don Welch & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Scott Povio & Joe Nicolai
Boat 10: Javier Martinez & Eric Daniels
Boat 11: Darwin Ellison & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 12: Mike Johnson & Joe Arias

Fishing Report by Jim Woolridge

The Berryessa tournament was fun but the bite was tough and there were a handfull of limits. The temperatures was 29 degrees at blast off and that first run was breathe taking to say the least.  The sky was blue bird and a front had just gone through. Water temperatures was 48 degrees at blast off and 52 by afternoon.

Everyone was there that was suppose to be there, there were 12 boats and 24 anglers.  In fact we had Fred Burns join us at the weigh-in, "nice seeing you Fred"  Several of the guys pre-fished for the tournament but the bite seemed to change on them over night. Darwin won it with 8.47 pounds, big fish was less than 2.25 pounds.  I came in second with 7.84 with a 1.80 big fish and Mark Pineda was third with 7.70.  Mike can provide you all the dirty details.

My son James came in 11th place with 6.39 pounds.  We were both excited to have the time on the water together and look forward to it every year.

1st place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 8.47 lbs., big fish 1.90 lbs.
2nd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 7.84 lbs., big fish 1.81 lbs.
3d place - Mark Pineda with 5 bass for 7.70 lbs.
4th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 7.19 lbs., big fish 2.04 lbs.
5th place - Ray Covert with 5 bass for 7.07 lbs.
6th place - Scott Povio with 5 bass for 6.81 lbs., big fish 1.60 lbs.
7th place - Adam McAndrews with 5 bass for 6.74 lbs., big fish 1.92 lbs.
8th place - Mike Johnson with 5 bass for 6.74 lbs.
9th place - Mike Gustin with 5 bass for 6.66 lbs.
10th place - Bill Lee with 5 bass for 6.58 lbs., big fish 1.89 lbs.
10th place - James Woolridge* with 5 bass for 6.39 lbs., big fish 1.76 lbs.
11th place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 6.22 lbs.
12th place - Don Welch with 4 bass for 5.47 lbs.
13th place - Joe Nicolai with 3 bass for 4.03 lbs.
14th place - Jeff Post with 3 bass for 3.60 lbs.
15th place - Mario Jorge with 3 bass for 3.56 lbs.
16th place - Charlie Hazelip with 2 bass for 3.19 lbs.
17th place - Jimmy Gillin with 2 bass for 3.10 lbs.
18th place - Eric Daniels with 2 bass for 2.93 lbs., big fish 1.88 lbs.
19th place - Tony Christie with 2 bass for 2.58 lbs.
20th place - Mike Ponce with 2 bass for 2.34 lbs.
21st place - Mike Barnett with 2 bass for 2.06 lbs.
22nd place - Dale White with 1 bass for 1.92 lbs.
23rd place - Charlie Grover 1 bass for 1.38 lbs.

Big Fish Awarded to Jerry Boyd for a 2.04 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Bill Lee & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 3: Scott Povio & Mike Johnson
Boat 4: Jim Woolridge & James Woolridge*
Boat 5: Darwin Ellison & Ray Covert
Boat 6: Adam McAndrew & Jeff Post
Boat 7: Mike Ponce & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 8: Jerry Boyd & Mike Gustin
Boat 9: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 10: Charlie Grover & Dale White
Boat 11: Mark Pineda & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 12: Javier Martinez & Eric Daniel

1st place - Richard Trujillo* with 5 bass for 11.62 lbs.
1st place - Darwin Ellison with 5 bass for 8.34 lbs., big fish 2.58 lbs.
2nd place - Javier Martinez with 5 bass for 7.45 lbs.
3rd place - Jim Woolridge with 5 bass for 7.25 lbs.
4th place - Mario Jorge with 5 bass for 6.88 lbs.
5th place - Jerry Boyd with 5 bass for 6.60 lbs.
6th place - Tony Christie with 5 bass for 6.53 lbs.
7th place - Adam McAndrews with 4 bass for 6.36 lbs.
8th place - Don Welch with 5 bass for 5.67 lbs.
9th place - Joe Nicolai with 4 bass for 5.47 lbs.
10th place - Mike Johnson with 4 bass for 5.26 lbs.
11th place - Bill Lee with 4 bass for 4.73 lbs.
12th place - Mike Ponce with 4 bass for 4.33 lbs.
13th place - Mike Barnett with 3 bass for 3.59 lbs.
14th place - Jimmy Gillin with 2 bass for 3.29 lbs.
15th place - Chuck Peak with 3 bass for 3.28 lbs.
16th place - Eric Daniels with 3 bass for 3.12 lbs.
17th place - Mike Gustin with 2 bass for 2.20 lbs.
18th place - Charlie Grover with 1 bass for 1.19 lbs.
19th place - Charlie Hazelip with 1 bass for 1.06 lbs.
20th place - Bob Nathan

Big Fish Awarded to Darwin Ellison for a 2.58 lbs. largemouth bass

Boat Partners:
Boat 1: Chuck Peak & Mike Barnett
Boat 2: Jim Woolridge & Mike Johnson
Boat 3: Richard Trujillo* & Jimmy Gillin
Boat 4: Mike Ponce & Charlie Hazelip
Boat 5: Mario Jorge & Tony Christie
Boat 6: Jerry Boyd & Eric Daniels
Boat 7: Don Welch & Joe Nicolai
Boat 8: Darwin Ellison & Bob Nathan
Boat 9: Charlie Grover
Boat 10: Javier Martinez
Boat 11: Bill Lee